Physio-Control LUCAS - Manual (Page 28)

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LUCAS TM C HEST C OMPRESSION S YSTEM , I NSTRUCTIONS FOR U SE
Appendix A
W
EEKLY CHECK AND CHECK AFTER USE
, LUCAS
Use this protocol for the weekly check on the device and the check after use. Store the completed checklist.
Copying of this sheet is permitted.
If any error cannot be corrected take the device out of operation and indicate the problem in the “Serious problem”
column. Then immediately contact your distributor for advice or to order a new product (www.jolife.com).
When carrying out these checks always use air from a central air supply or separate air cylinder. Do not use up
air from a air cylinder intended for use in emergency situations.
Date:
Action Approved
signature
Adjustments
carried out
Serious problem
Check that the device is clean.
Check that the air hose is not cracked and fits
tightly to LUCAS.
Check that the connector(s) is/are present and
undamaged.
Check that the
ON/OFF
knob is in the
Adjust
position.
Pull the release rings so that the claw locks are
open for assembly. Attach the upper part to the
back plate.
Check that the compression mechanism can be
adjusted from the uppermost to the lowermost
position without any jarring or sluggishness.
Attach the air hose to a air supply. Switch the
device on for 1–2 minutes. Check that it is
operating normally. Calculate the number of
compressions per 60 seconds. 100 compressions/
min ± 10 is acceptable.